| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $19.70 | 7.872% | $21.2508 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.52 | 11.213% | $48.3999 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 7.599% | $232.9841 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.25 | 4.351% | $159.9179 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.88 | 5.522% | $159.2116 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.64 | 6.414% | $152.8531 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.27 | 12.393% | $8.171 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.79 | $782.7884 | $782.78 | $782.75 | $782.90 | |